North Korea Tests Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
On Thursday, North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its eastern coastal city of Wonsan, according to South Korea’s military. The missiles, detected around 8:10 a.m. local time, flew approximately 500 miles before landing in the sea. South Korea is in close communication with the U.S. and Japan to share information about the launch.
The spokesperson for South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, Lee Sung-jun, did not disclose the exact number or characteristics of the missiles but suggested the test might be aimed at assessing the performance and flight stability of missiles intended for export. The Japanese government corroborated the missile launch, noting that it may have followed an irregular trajectory.
North Korea’s ballistic missile program is prohibited by United Nations Security Council resolutions; however, the regime has continued its advancement in missile technology, launching multiple ballistic missiles in March and criticizing joint U.S.-South Korea military drills as provocative.
In a broader context, North Korea has reportedly exported short-range ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia for use in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as indicated by U.S. and allied intelligence sources. Despite these reports, both North Korea and Russia have denied any involvement in arms trading. Moreover, North Korean troops have been deployed on the frontlines in Russia’s Kursk region, adding another layer to the military dynamics in the area.
This recent missile launch underscores North Korea’s ongoing defiance of international sanctions and its ambition to enhance military capabilities, which continues to raise regional tensions in East Asia.
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